The Baltimore Ravens may still be adding pass rushers this offseason. After backing out of a potential deal for Maxx Crosby, their path to adding a high-end edge defender now shifts toward the draft.
Why Rueben Bain Jr. Fits What Baltimore Needs After Maxx Crosby Miss?
In PFSN’s latest three-round mock draft, PFSN’s Reese Decker projects the Ravens to select Miami edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. with the No. 14 overall pick. The Ravens’ need at edge became clearer after trade talks for Crosby fell through. The Ravens have long leaned on physical and versatile defenders up front, and Bain brings a profile that aligns with that identity while adding a different dimension.
Decker explained the fit in his projection. “Trey Hendrickson is the opposite of the Baltimore Ravens’ prototype pass rusher,” Decker wrote. “He’s pure speed and finesse. Adding Rueben Bain Jr.’s speed, power, and physical pass-rushing style is the perfect complement.”
That contrast is what makes Bain such an appealing option. At 275 pounds, he offers rare size for an edge defender while still showing the ability to accelerate and close. His production at Miami backs that up. Bain posted 7.5 sacks and 13 tackles for loss as a true freshman, then followed with 8.5 sacks and 13 tackles for loss in 2025 while earning All-American honors.
His PFSN profile supports the production. Bain carries an 89.81 grade, ranks No. 8 overall on the board, and sits as the top EDGE prospect in the class. He also recorded an 82.7 EDGE Impact Score.
Power drives his game, but it is not his only strength. Bain can collapse the pocket, anchor against the run, and handle contact without losing balance. He also flashes enough flexibility and hand usage to finish plays.
There has been some discussion around his arm length following the NFL Combine, but his play has consistently outweighed those concerns. He draws attention from offenses, forces adjustments, and creates opportunities for others along the defensive front.
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The Ravens’ approach to the position has already changed. After backing out of the Crosby deal due to a failed physical, the Ravens moved quickly and agreed to a four-year, $112 million contract with Hendrickson.
The four-time Pro Bowler gives them an established presence off the edge after a season where they ranked 30th in sacks with 30. Hendrickson also led the NFL with 17.5 sacks in 2024 and ranked 12th in PFSN’s EDGE Impact Metric last season.
That move stabilizes the position, but it does not eliminate the need for more depth and long-term upside. Hendrickson is 31, and adding a younger, power-based rusher like Bain would give the Ravens a more complete rotation. The combination of proven production and emerging talent would better align with what the defense has lacked.
The Ravens may have missed on Crosby, but they did not stand still. With Hendrickson now in place and Bain projected as a potential first-round addition, the Ravens has multiple paths to fixing its pass rush in a single offseason.
